Hull FC coach Lee Radford admitted his delight at his side’s response as they provided a much-needed lift courtesy of an impressive 42-16 win over Catalans Dragons.

The Black and Whites halted a run of two consecutive league defeats thanks to a comfortable success over the French, who for large parts of the contest were woeful.

But Hull shone in most departments of the game and produced an improved bite in defence led by the likes of stand-in captain Scott Taylor and returning star half-back Albert Kelly.

Radford praised Taylor and several other individual displays which have now put Hull on the front foot heading into three fixtures in eight days starting at Hull KR next Friday.

“That was what I wanted and there were some good signs there from the boys,” Radford told the Mail. “It was a good night for our seniors as they showed a response in the preparation and on the field as well.